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This kind of ties in to the "More on Fuses" post below... I recently acquired an outboard power supply for my Squeezebox Duet that uses a 1 amp / 250V / 20mm / slow-blow ceramic fuse. I have a HiFi Tuning fuse on hand that I'd like to try out to see if it improves the sound. The fuse isn't marked but I'm pretty sure it is a 3.15 amp slow blow.
I've read that ceramic fuses are spec'd because the sand inside can absorb current inrush that would otherwise "flash" and burn out a glass fuse of the same value. I've also been told that HiFi Tuning fuses can blow upon current inrush and in some cases a larger value fuse should be used.
Is increasing the fuse size from 1A to 3.15A large enough that I am putting the power supply at risk or even something that could cause a fire? I live in a newer home with very stable power and have never had a problem with fuses blowing on any of my components.
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Topic - OK to use a larger value fuse in an outboard power supply? - Dynamite Ham 15:23:00 05/17/17 (8)
- RE: OK to use a larger value fuse in an outboard power supply? - Tweaker456 22:32:31 05/17/17 (2)
- RE: OK to use a larger value fuse in an outboard power supply? - Palustris 09:07:37 05/20/17 (1)
- RE: OK to use a larger value fuse in an outboard power supply? - Tweaker456 10:56:15 05/20/17 (0)
- no - 6bq5 18:41:50 05/17/17 (0)
- RE: OK to use a larger value fuse in an outboard power supply? - neolith 18:10:25 05/17/17 (0)
- I would say you can try it for a short time, but not leave the fuse in afterwards at all. - 3+4=5 17:49:45 05/17/17 (2)
- Sounds like a plan - Dynamite Ham 10:26:46 05/18/17 (1)
- RE: Sounds like a plan - Tweaker456 04:34:55 05/19/17 (0)